ZIP Code 15046

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Crescent · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania

Population
2,640

486/sq mi

Median income
$81,992

▲ 7% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$195,600

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.1%

Median age 53.7

Land area
5.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 15046 in Crescent, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,640. The median household income is $81,992, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $195,600, 30% below the US average. 31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15046 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.4 square miles in Crescent, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,640 residents, producing a population density of 486 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15046 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15046 sits at $81,992 (5% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,843. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $195,600 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,215 per month, and 87.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15046 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15046 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 15046

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15046.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15046, Crescent, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,640

Population

5.4

Area (sq mi)

486

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15046?

53.7

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$81,992

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$45,843

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,144

Total Housing Units

975

Occupied Units

169

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.6%
Renter 12.4%

$195,600

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,215

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 15046, employing approximately 508 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,019,000.

30

Businesses

508

Employees

$30.0M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 16.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 13.3%
Manufacturing 3 10.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 10.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
15056 Leetsdale, PA 1,140 1.0 mi
15081 South Heights, PA 475 1.3 mi
15003 Ambridge, PA 11,861 3.2 mi
15108 Coraopolis, PA 40,153 4.2 mi
15143 Sewickley, PA 19,660 4.5 mi
15027 Conway, PA 2,201 7.7 mi
15001 Aliquippa, PA 31,964 5.4 mi
15005 Baden, PA 9,450 6.7 mi
15126 Imperial, PA 7,014 7.1 mi
15042 Freedom, PA 8,105 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15046 in?
ZIP code 15046 (Crescent) is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Allegheny County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allegheny-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15046?
ZIP code 15046 in Crescent, PA has a population of 2,640 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15046?
The median household income in ZIP 15046 is $81,992, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15046?
The median home value in ZIP 15046 is $195,600, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15046?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15046 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15046?
ZIP code 15046 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 508 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15046?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15046 are: Construction (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15046?
In ZIP code 15046, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 15046?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15046 is 24.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15046?
In ZIP code 15046, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15046?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15046 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Crescent, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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